Supplies remain scarce, but will increase through the month. After weeks of elevated levels, prices are starting to inch down. Markon First Crop (MFC) Asparagus is available.

Mexico

• Northern Baja, Sonora, and Caborca are the primary growing regions
• Small-diameter stalks continue to dominate yields, but jumbo and extra-large sizes are increasingly obtainable
• Expect supplies to increase and prices to ease further through the rest January as more Caborca growers begin harvesting

Peru

• Minimal volume is being imported into the U.S. (via Miami, Florida)
• FOB costs remain comparable from both regions, though some freight savings are available for Eastern DCs
• Expect high prices and extremely tight supplies into early February

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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